Dog Off-Leash Map Finder & Council Rules

A beautiful mature forest park with walking trails. Features a large, fully fenced dog training and agility area with ramps, hurdles, and hoops for dog play.

A purpose-built, double-gated, fully fenced dog park. It features separate designated areas for small and large dogs, built-in agility jumps, tunnels, and shade trees.

An absolute paradise for water-loving dogs. Safe, sandy, off-leash beach at low tide with a freshwater stream running down to the inlet for dogs to wash off the saltwater.

One of Auckland's most famous and popular off-leash areas. Features a very large, fully fenced grass field and a raw rocky reef walk with direct water access for swimming at high tide.

Famous wild west coast beach. The area of North Piha beach (marked by signs/poles near the stream) allows dogs to run off-leash. Black sand can get very hot in summer!

A gorgeous 41-hectare park in Paremoremo. Features a large, fully fenced dog exercise area where dogs can run freely, set within a rolling rural landscape next to the harbor.

Auckland's premier sandy beach for dogs. Features off-leash play times (under seasonal rules, generally off-leash before 10am and after 5pm/7pm depending on the season, and all day in winter). Very social.

One of the largest urban restoration projects in NZ. Features a massive off-leash area with natural wetlands, a loop walking trail, and dedicated dog swimming ponds.

A popular local reserve dedicated to dog exercise. Offers wide-open grassy flats where dogs can play fetch off-leash, surrounded by mature shade trees and a walking loop path.

An incredible scenic coastal park. Features massive off-leash grassy flats right next to the harbour estuary where dogs can splash in the calm waters.

A beautiful, wide sandy beach where dogs are permitted off-leash (except in designated bird nesting or busy zones). Perfect for running on the sand and fetching in the surf.

A stunning park located right opposite the Redwoods. Features a massive, mature tree plantation where dogs are allowed completely off-leash to run through towering redwoods and open fields.

Walk among towering, historic exotic trees. Yatton Park features a designated, beautifully manicured off-leash grassy field, combined with on-leash walking loops.

Located in a historic quarry, this park has a massive designated off-leash area surrounded by walking tracks, sister-city gardens, and spectacular views of the Port Hills.

A very well-maintained, double-gated, fully fenced dog park. Features agility hurdles and jumps, separate areas for small or shy dogs, and mature trees providing shade.

Undoubtedly one of New Zealand's premier dog parks. Features multiple massive fully fenced exercise areas, custom dog swimming ponds with beach entries, and full agility courses.

A beautiful, fully fenced park situated in the Cashmere Hills. Provides a peaceful forested environment with pine needle paths, perfect for exploring off-leash.

Famous surf beach. Dogs are allowed off-leash in designated sections of the beach (such as the middle section) under verbal control. Great coastal exercise.

A stunning sandy coastline where dogs can run off-leash below the high tide mark. Perfect for active dogs who love wide open spaces and the sea breeze.

Napier's premier fully fenced dog park. Features dedicated agility play items including weave poles, hoops, and ramps to challenge and enrich your dog.

A fantastic, fully fenced community dog exercise and agility training area. Includes jumping hurdles, ramps, and weave poles to train and mentally enrich your dog.

A purpose-built, fully fenced dog park. Offers separate enclosed fields for small and large dogs, double-gate entry, drinking water taps, and shade trees.

A beautiful community dog park next to the estuary. Fully fenced and gated, offering a safe environment for active dogs to run on manicured grass, with bench seating for owners.

Widely considered Nelson's doggy heaven. The Back Beach area is a massive, year-round off-leash coastal paradise featuring wide sand dunes, tidal pools, and great social vibes.

Whangarei's premier destination for dogs. Fully fenced dog park featuring dedicated agility obstacles, jumps, separate spaces for small or nervous dogs, and seating for owners.

Dunedin's premier dog park. Fully fenced and double-gated, it features dedicated agility ramps, hurdles, hoops, and pipes, alongside a large flat grassy run and fresh water bowls.

A fully fenced, double-gated dog park offering spectacular, panoramic mountain views of The Remarkables. Features seating, waste bags, and a safe play space.

A wide, sweeping sandy beach perfect for energetic runs in the surf. Dog off-leash is permitted (please watch for sunbathing fur seals and penguins on the rocks).

A spacious, scenic off-leash grass flat surrounded by pine trees, located close to the Queenstown town center. Great for letting dogs burn off energy in a safe environment.

Located inside the historic 80-hectare Queens Park. Features a large, dedicated, fully fenced off-leash exercise area with double-gate entry and agility hurdles.

A local hidden gem. Offers gorgeous, sheltered off-leash walking tracks through native bush, open grass clearings, and next to the freshwater Huatoki River for dogs to splash.

Hamilton's go-to dog exercise park. Features agility training equipment, drinking water bowls, mature shade trees, and walking paths leading down to the lake.

A highly rated, fully fenced community dog park in Cambridge. Fully gated with double entries, seating for owners, and fresh drinking water on tap.

Beautiful lake-side reserve with designated off-leash areas. Offers peaceful scenic paths and plenty of grassy space for fetching and playing.

Located where the Waikato River flows out of Lake Taupō. Features large, open off-leash grassy flats and clean lake water entry where dogs can swim and fetch in a scenic setting.

A massive park offering wide open spaces and walking tracks. The designated off-leash area is huge, giving dogs plenty of room to socialize and run next to the Waikato River trails.

A popular Wellington spot located in a natural basin. Features a dedicated fully fenced agility area with hurdles and ramps, surrounded by a wider off-leash grass reserve.

Wellington's most famous dog-friendly sandy beach. Off-leash is permitted at the eastern end of the beach (clearly signposted near the airport fence). Perfect for social swims.

Located adjacent to the botanic gardens and native forest reserve. Features a designated off-leash grass area at the Wilton Road entrance, while the main forest trails require leashes.

A massive, sweeping valley reserve offering extensive off-leash tracks. Great for long walks and socializing active dogs on wide gravel paths and open grassy hills.